Tropical Storm Rafael Forms, Potential US Threat Looms

A tropical depression has formed in the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen into Hurricane Rafael, potentially threatening the Gulf Coast by the weekend. The system is currently moving northwest and is forecasted to impact Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Cuba with heavy rainfall and possible hurricane conditions. While uncertainties remain about its impact on the U.S., residents along the Gulf Coast are advised to stay alert. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Patty has dissipated in the Atlantic, with its remnants affecting Portugal and Spain.